Ivo Goldstein Boeken

The book explores the historical significance of the boundary established in the fourth century when the Roman Empire divided into Western and Eastern empires. This division, which runs from the Montenegrin coast up the river Drina to the confluence of the Sava and Danube, has persisted for 1,500 years, marking a cultural and religious divide between the Catholic West and the Orthodox East on Slav territory. The enduring nature of this boundary highlights its impact on European history and identity.

With Croatia now an independent state, this text traces the history of the region and its people. It is divided into: sections on the early medieval Croatian state; the periods of union with Hungary and with Austria; incorporation in Yugoslavia; and the creation of a sovereign state.